CURI vs. AGS

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CURI (CuriosityStream Inc.) and AGS (PlayAGS, Inc.) are both stocks. CURI operates in Broadcasting (Communication Services), while AGS operates in Gambling (Consumer Cyclical). At a 0.17 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

CURI vs. AGS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) and PlayAGS, Inc. (AGS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CURI

• 1D: -6.73%
• 1M: -3.79%
• YTD: -17.79%
• 6M: -30.31%
• 1Y: -51.30%
• 3Y*: 58.97%
• 5Y*: -21.73%
• 10Y*: —

AGS

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CURI vs. AGS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
CURI CuriosityStream Inc.	-17.79%	170.26%	197.97%	-52.62%	-80.78%	-57.49%	39.50%
AGS PlayAGS, Inc.	0.00%	8.33%	36.77%	65.29%	-24.89%	-5.69%	-37.50%

Correlation

The correlation between CURI and AGS is -0.06, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.06
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.08
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 9, 2020	0.17

The correlation between CURI and AGS shifts across timeframes, from -0.06 (1 year) to 0.21 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) CURI : $71.73M AGS : $393.72M
Gross Profit (TTM) CURI : $41.04M AGS : $256.24M
EBITDA (TTM) CURI : $2.19M AGS : $150.35M

Return for Risk

CURI vs. AGS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CURI

CURI Risk / Return Rank: 9
CURI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 10
CURI Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
CURI Omega Ratio Rank: 12
CURI Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
CURI Martin Ratio Rank: 7

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CURI vs. AGS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) and PlayAGS, Inc. (AGS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	CURI	AGS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.76	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-1.02	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.88	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.89	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.42	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CURI	AGS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.76	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.25	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.18	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CURI	AGS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-98.03%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-57.67%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-59.76%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-97.02%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-84.39%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-69.21%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	39.03%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CURI	AGS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	31.59%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	44.70%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	67.26%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	85.68%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	81.14%	—	—

Dividends

CURI vs. AGS - Dividend Comparison

CURI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 13.77%, while AGS has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024
AGS PlayAGS, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
CURI CuriosityStream Inc.	13.77%	10.00%	4.90%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CURI and AGS in my portfolio?

CURI and AGS have a correlation of -0.06, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.